USFS Synchronized Team levels and Star Lit Blades Team Requirements
Minimum requirements are based on USFS Rules, but the team may set requirements that differ. Star Lit Blades Coaches retain the right to make exceptions and decisions based on what they feel is best for a team and the program as a whole. If you have questions or concerns on your skaters placement, level, age, or team, please contact a coach. These questions are also welcome PRIOR to tryouts. All decisions made after tryouts are final and will be left up to the coaches discretion.
NOT ALL TEAM LEVELS WILL BE OFFERED THROUGH THE STAR LIT BLADES PROGRAM. TEAMS WILL BE MADE BASED ON LEVEL, AGE, COMMITMENT EXPECTATIONS, AND NUMBER OF SKATERS.
The Star Lit Blades Competitive teams may comprise of more than the required number of skaters through USFS. We want to ensure that all skaters who are committing to the Competitive Team are meeting their individual skating and lesson requirements, as well as attending and participating in ALL team practices each week. Skaters who do not meet these commitment requirements should expect to be an alternate for the team. If you are unsure about the commitment, you may speak with a coach, or register for the local show team instead of the competitive travel team.
Local Show Teams
*Teams of 4-20 skaters. Ages and levels will be based on skater turnout and interest.
Aspire Teams (Aspire 1-4)
*Teams of 5-20 skaters. Ages and test levels are determined by level. Ages are as of July 1, 2025.
Aspire 1- 13 years old and younger. Passed no higher than Preliminary skills/singles/dance as of 10/1/2025.
Aspire 2- 16 years and younger. Passed no higher than Preliminary skills/singles/dance as of 10/1/2025.
Aspire 3- 17 years and younger. Passed no higher than Preliminary skills/singles/dance as of 10/1/2025.
Aspire 4- 17 years and younger. Passed no higher than Pre Bronze/Pre Juvenileskills/singles/dance as of 10/1/2025.
*Skaters test level is as of the deadline of the competition entry deadline.
Preliminary
*A team of 8-20 skaters who are 13 years of age and younger. Skaters must have passed their Preliminary Skills Test.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL.
Pre-Juvenile Team
*A team of 8-20 skaters who are 17 years of age and younger. Skaters must have passed their Pre Bronze/Pre Juvenile Skills Test.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL.
Open Juvenile Team
*A team of 8-20 skaters who are 19 years of age and younger. Skaters may need to have passed their Pre Bronze/Pre Juvenile Skills Test.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL. Exceptions for Moves level may be made for this team.
Juvenile Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters who are 13 years of age and younger. Skaters must have passed their Bronze/Juvenile Skills Test.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Intermediate Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters who are 19 years of age and younger. Skaters must have passed their Pre Silver/Intermediate Skills Test.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Novice Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters who are 19 years of age and younger. Skaters must have passed their Silver/Novice Skills Test.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Junior Team
*A team of 12-16 skaters who are 13 through 19 years of age. Skaters must have passed their Pre Gold/Junior Skills Test.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Senior Team
*A team of 16 where skaters must be 16 years of age or older. Skaters must have passed their Gold/Senior Skills Test.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Collegiate Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters. Skaters must have passed their Bronze/Juvenile Skills Test. Skaters must also be enrolled in a college or degree program as a full-time student.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Open Collegiate Team
*A team of 8-20 skaters. Skaters may be asked to have passed their Preliminary Skills Test. Skaters must also be enrolled in a college or degree program as a full-time student.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL. Exceptions for Moves level may be made for this team.
Adult Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters who are 18 years of age or older. Skaters must have passed one of the following: Juvenile Skills Test, Adult Pre Silver Skills Test, Partnered or Solo Bronze Dances, or Preliminary Figures.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL. Exceptions for test level may be made for this team.
Open Adult Team
*A team of 8-20 skaters who are 18 years of age or older. Skaters must have passed their Preliminary Skills Test OR Pre Bronze Adult Skills Test.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL. Exceptions for Moves level may be made for this team.
Masters Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters who are 25 years of age or older. Skaters must have passed their Preliminary Skills Test Or Pre Bronze Adult Skills Test.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL. Exceptions for test level may be made for this team.
Open Masters Team
*A team of 8-20 skaters who are 25 years of age or older. Skaters have no test requirements but are encouraged to be working on their skills tests.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL.
Minimum requirements are based on USFS Rules, but the team may set requirements that differ. Star Lit Blades Coaches retain the right to make exceptions and decisions based on what they feel is best for a team and the program as a whole. If you have questions or concerns on your skaters placement, level, age, or team, please contact a coach. These questions are also welcome PRIOR to tryouts. All decisions made after tryouts are final and will be left up to the coaches discretion.
NOT ALL TEAM LEVELS WILL BE OFFERED THROUGH THE STAR LIT BLADES PROGRAM. TEAMS WILL BE MADE BASED ON LEVEL, AGE, COMMITMENT EXPECTATIONS, AND NUMBER OF SKATERS.
The Star Lit Blades Competitive teams may comprise of more than the required number of skaters through USFS. We want to ensure that all skaters who are committing to the Competitive Team are meeting their individual skating and lesson requirements, as well as attending and participating in ALL team practices each week. Skaters who do not meet these commitment requirements should expect to be an alternate for the team. If you are unsure about the commitment, you may speak with a coach, or register for the local show team instead of the competitive travel team.
Local Show Teams
*Teams of 4-20 skaters. Ages and levels will be based on skater turnout and interest.
Aspire Teams (Aspire 1-4)
*Teams of 5-20 skaters. Ages and test levels are determined by level. Ages are as of July 1, 2025.
Aspire 1- 13 years old and younger. Passed no higher than Preliminary skills/singles/dance as of 10/1/2025.
Aspire 2- 16 years and younger. Passed no higher than Preliminary skills/singles/dance as of 10/1/2025.
Aspire 3- 17 years and younger. Passed no higher than Preliminary skills/singles/dance as of 10/1/2025.
Aspire 4- 17 years and younger. Passed no higher than Pre Bronze/Pre Juvenileskills/singles/dance as of 10/1/2025.
*Skaters test level is as of the deadline of the competition entry deadline.
Preliminary
*A team of 8-20 skaters who are 13 years of age and younger. Skaters must have passed their Preliminary Skills Test.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL.
Pre-Juvenile Team
*A team of 8-20 skaters who are 17 years of age and younger. Skaters must have passed their Pre Bronze/Pre Juvenile Skills Test.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL.
Open Juvenile Team
*A team of 8-20 skaters who are 19 years of age and younger. Skaters may need to have passed their Pre Bronze/Pre Juvenile Skills Test.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL. Exceptions for Moves level may be made for this team.
Juvenile Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters who are 13 years of age and younger. Skaters must have passed their Bronze/Juvenile Skills Test.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Intermediate Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters who are 19 years of age and younger. Skaters must have passed their Pre Silver/Intermediate Skills Test.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Novice Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters who are 19 years of age and younger. Skaters must have passed their Silver/Novice Skills Test.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Junior Team
*A team of 12-16 skaters who are 13 through 19 years of age. Skaters must have passed their Pre Gold/Junior Skills Test.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Senior Team
*A team of 16 where skaters must be 16 years of age or older. Skaters must have passed their Gold/Senior Skills Test.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Collegiate Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters. Skaters must have passed their Bronze/Juvenile Skills Test. Skaters must also be enrolled in a college or degree program as a full-time student.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL
Open Collegiate Team
*A team of 8-20 skaters. Skaters may be asked to have passed their Preliminary Skills Test. Skaters must also be enrolled in a college or degree program as a full-time student.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL. Exceptions for Moves level may be made for this team.
Adult Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters who are 18 years of age or older. Skaters must have passed one of the following: Juvenile Skills Test, Adult Pre Silver Skills Test, Partnered or Solo Bronze Dances, or Preliminary Figures.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL. Exceptions for test level may be made for this team.
Open Adult Team
*A team of 8-20 skaters who are 18 years of age or older. Skaters must have passed their Preliminary Skills Test OR Pre Bronze Adult Skills Test.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL. Exceptions for Moves level may be made for this team.
Masters Team
*A team of 12-20 skaters who are 25 years of age or older. Skaters must have passed their Preliminary Skills Test Or Pre Bronze Adult Skills Test.
-QUALIFYING LEVEL. Exceptions for test level may be made for this team.
Open Masters Team
*A team of 8-20 skaters who are 25 years of age or older. Skaters have no test requirements but are encouraged to be working on their skills tests.
-NON QUALIFYING LEVEL.